AuthorTopic: How do I prove that I have done a climb? (Read 8894 times)

Hi all,I'm planning to do Kokoda in coming months and am getting interested in the idea of mountaineering. Iíll start with a few what are probably fairly stupid questions. How does someone prove that theyíve actually done the summit they claim? I live in Australia and as an introduction to the sport I would like to climb Kosciusko and would like this to count toward the 7 summits Ė but how do I prove that Iíve done it!? I assume there must be some sort of official recognition of the climb required?

there is no perfect way as all can be cheated if you really want, that s why we do not accept when there are any doubt. So the point is to take away any doubts

- First of all: make pictures! Digital or slide or both. Video is great too.- Make sure that the picture shows you, the summit marker and a typical view from the mountain. Take one to every side and do not just take a picture from below, showing your happy face against a blue sky background, those pictures could have been taken anywhere.- Try to get pictures taken by others, preferably also from strangers, either with or without them. See previous notes- Always get (email) adresses and names of witnesses: guides/witnesses/teammates, so they can testify and send you their images.- register with any park services, try to get certificates when climbing with a commercial team etc.

- Do not leave anything on the summit, it thrashes nature. But do check for a summit book, sometimes hidden in a metal box or cannister, often a few meters away, and sign it clearly with date, time and your name.

Most of all: enjoy your climb

Cheers,

Harry

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